CVE-2023-51518

CRITICAL

Apache James <3.7.5, 3.8.0 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

Apache James prior to version 3.7.5 and 3.8.0 exposes a JMX endpoint on localhost subject to pre-authentication deserialisation of untrusted data. Given a deserialisation gadjet, this could be leveraged as part of an exploit chain that could result in privilege escalation. Note that by default JMX endpoint is only bound locally. We recommend users to:  - Upgrade to a non-vulnerable Apache James version  - Run Apache James isolated from other processes (docker - dedicated virtual machine)  - If possible turn off JMX

Exploits (1)

nomisec WRITEUP 1 stars
by mbadanoiu · poc
https://github.com/mbadanoiu/CVE-2023-51518

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0044
EPSS Percentile 62.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-502
Status published

Affected Products (3)

apache/james
apache/james
org.apache.james/james-server < 3.7.5Maven

Timeline

Published Feb 27, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026